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74k | Captain Franklin Buchanan, 1800-1874, American naval officer, b. Baltimore. Appointed a midshipman in 1815, Buchanan rose to be a commander in 1841. He was chief adviser to Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft in planning the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and was its first superintendent (1845–47). In Sept., 1861, he took the rank of captain in the Confederate navy, commanding the Virginia (formerly the Merrimack) against the Union blockading squadron in Hampton Roads (Mar. 8, 1863). Wounded in that engagement, he took no part in the battle of the Monitor and Merrimack the next day. Promoted to ranking officer in the Confederate navy, he was forced to surrender to David G. Farragut in the battle of Mobile Bay (Aug. 5, 1864). Photo #: NH 61920-A. Photograph by Matthew Brady circa 1855-1861, mounted on a carte de visite. Some sources state that this view was taken in May 1861, immediately after his resignation from the U.S. Navy. Collection of Captain Alfred L. Clifton, USN(MC), 1939. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. | Bill Gonyo | |
| USS Buchanan (DD-484) |
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| THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON TThe President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION to the THE UNITED STATES SHIP BUCHANAN for service as follows: "For outstanding performance in combat against enemy Japanese forces ashore and afloat in the Pacific War Area from August 7, 1942, to February 26, 1944. A daring and aggressive veteran after a long period of sustained service in support of landing operations and occupation of hostile positions vital to the continued security of our forces, the U.S.S. BUCHANAN has met and engaged the enemy in his own waters, striking devastating blows while opposition in the Pacific was at its height. She has provided faithful and sturdy protection for our carriers and convoys; she has destroyed hostile air, surface, and sub-surface units; she has boldly faced shore batteries of the enemy and silenced his guns. A gallant fighter, dependable in her readiness for combat and bold in fulfilling her missions, the BUCHANAN has contributed essentially to the success of the Solomon Islands Campaign and her record of valiant achievement attests the loyal devotion to duty of her officers and men." For the President, James Forrestal Secretary of the Navy | ||||
| 52k | Undated, taken on the East Coast | Ric Clarkson | |
| 194k | Undated, location unknown. Photo from the collection of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. | Darryl Baker | |
| 118k | USS Aaron Ward (DD-483), at left, and USS Buchanan (DD-484) ready for launching, at the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Kearny, New Jersey, on 22 November 1941. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. | Fred Weiss | |
| 150k | Federal Shipbuilding, Kearny, NJ, November 22 1941 launching of the USS Aaron Ward (DD-483) and the USS Buchanan (DD-484). AP Wirephoto. | David Buell | |
| 114k | USS Buchanan (DD-484) is christened by Miss Hildreth Meiere, at the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Kearny, New Jersey, on 22 November 1941. Looking on at left is Rear Admiral Harold G. Bowen, USN. His labor advisor, Daniel S. Ring, is standing beside RAdm. Bowen. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Photo #: NH 56640. | Robert Hurst | |
| 152k | USS Buchanan (DD-484) slides down the building ways, during her launching at the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company shipyard, Kearny, New Jersey, on 22 November 1941. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Photo #: NH 56638. | Robert Hurst | |
| 83k | USS Buchanan (DD-484) steaming near USS Wasp (CV-7) in the South Pacific, circa August 1942, during the Guadalcanal Campaign. Note her camouflage scheme. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. | Fred Weiss/Paul Rebold | |
| 114k | Alongside USS Wasp (CV-7) to refuel, while en route to the Guadalcanal-Tulagi invasion area, 3 August 1942. Note her camouflage scheme, and the heavy line rigged between the two ships. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. | Fred Weiss | |
| 80k | Refueling from USS Wasp (CV-7) while en route to the Guadalcanal-Tulagi invasion area, 3 August 1942. Note her camouflage scheme, depth charges in stern racks and on K-Guns, fenders rigged along her sides, and the red refueling flag flying from her foremast. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collection of the National Archives. | Fred Weiss | |
| 118k | USS Buchanan (DD-484) refueling from USS Wasp (CV-7) while en route to the Guadalcanal-Tulagi invasion area, 3 August 1942. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Photo #: 80-G-K-420. | Robert Hurst | |
| 123k | Buchanan at Tulagi, Solomon Islands, with a damaged bow, on July 31 1943. She had collided with USS Woodworth (DD-460) while avoiding torpedoes during the Battle of Kolombangara on July 13 1943. Official U.S. Navy Photograph. | Robert Hurst/Fred Weiss | |
| 196k | Navy Photo 2490-44, USS Buchanan (DD 484) World War Score Card up to when she arrived at Mare Island Navy Yard for overhaul on 20 April 1944. | Darryl Baker | |
| 90k | USS Buchanan (DD-484) off the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, after overhaul, 19 June 1944. The ship is painted in camouflage Measure 31 Design 3d. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. | Fred Weiss | |
| 94k | Stern view of USS Buchanan (DD 484) departing Mare Island on 19 June 1944. She was in overhaul at the yard from 20 April until 24 June 1944. | Darryl Baker | |
| 83k | Broadside view of USS Buchanan (DD 484) off Mare Island on 19 June 1944. | Darryl Baker | |
| 84k | Bow on view of USS Buchanan (DD 484) departing Mare Island on 19 June 1944. | Darryl Baker | |
| 122k | USS Buchanan (DD 484) off Mare Island on June 19, 1944. Photo from the collection of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. | Darryl Baker | |
| 101k | Amidships looking forward plan view of USS Buchanan (DD 484) at Mare Island on 23 June 1944. | Darryl Baker | |
| 97k | Amidships looking aft plan view of USS Buchanan (DD 484) at Mare Island on 23 June 1944. | Darryl Baker | |
| 112k | USS Buchanan (DD-484) In Kossol Passage, Palau, on 8 October 1944, after having completed the rescue of eight of eleven crewmen of a PBM patrol seaplane that had suffered a forced landing and crack-up at sea. Photographed by CPhoM D.S. Fruchey, of USS Chandeleur (AV-10). Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center. | Fred Weiss | |
| 116k | Surrender of Japan, Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945: A U.S. Army honor guard presents arms as representatives of the Allied Powers arrive at pierside to be taken to USS Missouri for the surrender ceremonies, 2 September 1945. Uniform patches and unit flag indicate that the honor guard is from the 11th Airborne Division Reconnaissance Battalion. USS Buchanan (DD-484) is alongside the pier. She carried some of the dignitaries out to the Missouri. Photograph from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives. | Fred Weiss | |
| 144k | Surrender of Japan, Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945: The destroyer USS Buchanan (DD-484) carrying Japanese envoys coming alongside the American battleship USS Missouri for the official signing of the unconditional surrender of Japan, held in Tokyo Bay. Photo courtesy of Life Magazine (For educational non-commercial use only). | Bill Gonyo | |
| 274k | The crew November 9 1945. | Michael Santine | |
| 94k | USS Buchanan, DD 484 and USS McCalla, DD 488, after recommissioning in preparation for transfer to Turkey. Date is probably 1948, as they still fly American colors. They still also have the Mk 12 radar on their Mk 37 directors, which will be replaced with Mk 28 before transfer to Turkey. USN photo, probably taken at Charleston, where they recommissioned. | David Buell | |
| 71k | USS Buchanan, DD-484, taken most likely at Norfolk in 1949 as the USN was preparing to hand her and McCalla to Turkey. Note USS Missouri, BB 63 in the background, and Turkish sailors on the pier. | David Buell | |
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| 17k | Undated, location unknown. | Yucel M.Umar, CPO (Ret.) Turkish Navy | |
| 27k | Undated, location unknown. | Yucel M.Umar, CPO (Ret.) Turkish Navy | |
| 29k | Undated, location unknown. | Yucel M.Umar, CPO (Ret.) Turkish Navy | |
| 39k | Undated, location unknown. | Yucel M.Umar, CPO (Ret.) Turkish Navy | |
| 57k | Undated, location unknown. Left to right, TCG Gelibolu D-346 (USS Buchanan DD-484),TCG Gemlik D-347 (USS Lardner DD-487) and TCG Giresun D-348 (USS Mc Calla DD-488). | Yucel M.Umar, CPO (Ret.) Turkish Navy | |
| 263k | Undated, location unknown. | Cüneyt Demir | |
| 86k | Undated, location unknown. | Cüneyt Demir | |
| 135k | Undated, location unknown. | Cüneyt Demir | |
| 106k | USS Buchanan (DD-484) and USS McCalla (DD-488) after transfer to the Turkish Navy at San Diego, CA in April 1949. | Yucel M.Umar, CPO (Ret.) Turkish Navy | |
| 127k | Circa 1955, location unknown. Photo courtesy of A. & J. Pavia. | Robert Hurst | |
| 43k | TCG Gelibolu D346 (ex USS Buchanan DD-484) and TCG Gaziantep D344 (ex USS Lansdowne DD-486) at Port Poyraz, Golcuk Naval Base during 1962. | Yucel M.Umar, CPO (Ret.) Turkish Navy | |
| 121k | TCG Gelibolu (D346, ex-USS Buchanan) underway in 1970, location unknown. Turkish Navy, Official. | Robert Hurst | |
LCDR Ralph Ensign Wilson Mar 21 1942 - Jan 5 1943 (Later VADM) LCDR Floyd Bertram Thomas Myhre Jan 5 1943 Feb 5 1944 LCDR Robert William Curtis Feb 5 1944 - Mar 6 1945 LCDR Daniel Ermentrout Henry Mar 6 1945 - May 21 1946
The contact listed, Was the contact at the time for this ship when located. If another person now is the contact, E-mail me and I will update this entry. These contacts are compiled from various sources over a long period of time and may or may not be correct. Every effort has been made to list the newest contact if more than one contact was found.
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